Medical Director, Rheumatology

argenx•Boston, MA

18d•$296,000 - $444,000•Remote

About The Position

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases. We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients. The Medical Director, Rheumatology Expert is a key member of the US Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation organization. Working in close collaboration with Global/US Medical Directors, US MSLs, Scientists, and Clinical Development Teams (CDTs), this role provides rheumatology expertise to support the development of argenx immunology-focused pipeline programs and any future approved indications in the therapeutic area . The Medical Director, Rheumatology Expert has a highly visible remit, and is accountable to provide practical, hands-on clinical practice expertise across all rheumatology-related programs and cross-functional teams, including the CDTs, Indication Development Teams (IDTs), and Asset Strategy Teams (ASTs). Additionally, the Medical Director, Rheumatology Expert plays a central role in external interactions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) and Healthcare Providers. The Medical Director, Rheumatology Expert is a critical interface of argenx and the healthcare community and will support strategic planning and tactical execution, to further the Medical Affairs mission to improve patient care.

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D., D.O.)
Board certification in rheumatology required
5+ years relevant experience in academia and/or industry; industry experience preferred
Experience managing patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) and/or Sjogren’s Disease
Specific biopharmaceutical industry experience in rheumatology, immunology, or rare disease highly desirable
Experience representing Medical Affairs on highly cross-functional and cross-regional teams focused on development- and commercial-stage assets (e.g. CDTs, ASTs, New Product Planning Teams, etc.).
Understanding of U.S. regulations and practices, including related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and product access
Willingness to travel, up to 50% of time, as needed
Cross-functional Engagement : Highly collaborative, goal-oriented, results-driven. Proven record of building strong cross-functional relationships and successfully navigating competing priorities
Global Engagement: Awareness of cross-regional nuances, and demonstrated success leading global and/or US teams
Scientific and Medical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and landscape to develop effective medical affairs strategies. Ability to develop and maintain deep knowledge in complex disease areas, treatments and clinical development plans.
Ability to build productive collaborations with medical and scientific experts
Key Attributes: Growth mindset, agile, flexible, and high emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Medical Strategy: Drive development, and oversee execution of cross-functional and globally-aligned rheumatology pipeline medical strategies.
External-facing rheumatology expert for KOL engagements. Includes leading development and execution of high impact medical activities, such as advisory boards, steering committees, medical insight collection, interpretation, and dissemination.
Identify and implement appropriate high-impact medical research projects to support the business objectives, including argenx-sponsored and investigator-initiated projects in immunology pipeline indications. Also includes development of action plans and scientific exchange tactics in line with medical strategy
Internal Medical Representation: Medical Affairs core member of highly cross-functional teams, and other key decision-making matrices. Includes ensuring the Medical Affairs team understands all aspects of the development programs through necessary updates, and representing the voice of the Medical Affairs organization in support of CDT, AST, IDT, and NPP activities
Scientific & Medical Expertise: Acquire and continuously maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise for relevant indications within the immunology therapeutic area, and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert contributor.
Be an expert presenter, facilitator and/or active participant at advisory boards, expert meetings, etc.
Provide expertise to guide development of medical content and medical trainings.
Provide critical guidance and input into publication and congress planning aligned with Scientific Communications
External KOL Engagement: Support identification and development of productive collaborations with clinical experts, other important customers and stakeholders, including professional organizations and patient advocacy groups
Compliance and Integrity : Ensure all Medical Affairs activities maintain the highest standards, comply with applicable pharmaceutical regulations, as well as, argenx policies and procedures

Benefits

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentive programs, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and applicable policies. It also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to retirement savings plans, health benefits and other benefits subject to the terms of the applicable plans and program guidelines.

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